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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 448.49 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 448.49 and 193.88 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 448.49 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/448.49 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 448.49 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 86,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,950.03/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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