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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 448.21 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 448.21 and 193.82 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 448.21 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/448.21 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 448.21 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 86,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,872.06/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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