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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 447.83 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 447.83 and 191.76 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 447.83 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/447.83 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 447.83 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 85,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,873.96/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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