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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 448.20 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 448.20 and 193.83 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 448.20 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/448.20 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 448.20 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 86,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,874.61/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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