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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.65, 446.59 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.65, 446.59 and 199.36 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.65 : 446.59 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.65/446.59 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.65x = 446.59 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.65x = 89,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,032.43/323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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