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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 447.90 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 447.90 and 193.56 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 447.90 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/447.90 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 447.90 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 86,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,695.52/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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