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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 448.06 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 448.06 and 193.72 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 448.06 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/448.06 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 448.06 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 86,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,798.18/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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