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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 448.14 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 448.14 and 191.97 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 448.14 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/448.14 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 448.14 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 86,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029.80/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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