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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 447.95 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 447.95 and 191.85 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 447.95 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/447.95 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 447.95 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 85,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,938.25/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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