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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 447.90 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 447.90 and 191.88 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 447.90 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/447.90 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 447.90 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 85,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943.05/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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