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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 446.75 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 446.75 and 199.41 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 446.75 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/446.75 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 446.75 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 89,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,087.84/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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