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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 448.40 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 448.40 and 193.92 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 448.40 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/448.40 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 448.40 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 86,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,953.73/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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