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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.79 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.79 and 193.46 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.79 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.79 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.79 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 86,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,629.45/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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