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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 447.81 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 447.81 and 193.56 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 447.81 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/447.81 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 447.81 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 86,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,678.10/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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