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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.73, 448.17 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.73, 448.17 and 193.81 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.73 : 448.17 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.73/448.17 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.73x = 448.17 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.73x = 86,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,859.83/324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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