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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 447.95 and 191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 447.95 and 191.77 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 447.95 = 191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/447.95 = 191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 447.95 × 191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 85,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,901.65/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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