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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 447.78 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 447.78 and 193.56 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 447.78 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/447.78 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 447.78 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 86,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,672.30/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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