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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 448.44 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 448.44 and 193.96 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 448.44 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/448.44 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 448.44 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 86,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,979.42/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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