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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.78 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.78 and 193.47 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.78 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.78 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.78 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 86,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,632.00/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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