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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 447 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 447 and 199.52 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 447 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/447 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 447 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 89,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,185.44/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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