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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 448.25 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 448.25 and 193.79 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 448.25 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/448.25 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 448.25 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 86,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866.52/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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