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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 446.81 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 446.81 and 199.41 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 446.81 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/446.81 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 446.81 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 89,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,098.38/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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