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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 448.08 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 448.08 and 193.74 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 448.08 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/448.08 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 448.08 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 86,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,811.02/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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