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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.61, 446.40 and 199.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.61, 446.40 and 199.19 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.61 : 446.40 = 199.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.61/446.40 = 199.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.61x = 446.40 × 199.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.61x = 88,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,916.18/323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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