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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 448.43 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 448.43 and 193.95 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 448.43 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/448.43 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 448.43 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 86,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,972.03/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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