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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 447.93 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 447.93 and 193.58 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 447.93 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/447.93 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 447.93 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 86,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,710.29/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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