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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.78, 447.06 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.78, 447.06 and 199.61 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.78 : 447.06 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.78/447.06 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.78x = 447.06 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.78x = 89,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,237.65/323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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