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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.50 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.50 and 193.89 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.50 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.50 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.50 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 86,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,959.67/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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