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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 447.99 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 447.99 and 193.70 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 447.99 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/447.99 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 447.99 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 86,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,775.03/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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