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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 448.37 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 448.37 and 193.90 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 448.37 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/448.37 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 448.37 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 86,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,937.19/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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