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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 448.50 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 448.50 and 193.98 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 448.50 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/448.50 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 448.50 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 87,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,000.03/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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