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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 448.24 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 448.24 and 193.89 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 448.24 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/448.24 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 448.24 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 86,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,909.25/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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