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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.96 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.96 and 193.50 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.96 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.96 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.96 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 86,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,680.26/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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