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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 447.99 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 447.99 and 191.80 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 447.99 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/447.99 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 447.99 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 85,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,924.48/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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