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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 448.18 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 448.18 and 193.69 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 448.18 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/448.18 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 448.18 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 86,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,807.02/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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