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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 446.93 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 446.93 and 199.44 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 446.93 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/446.93 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 446.93 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 89,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,135.72/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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