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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.86, 447.03 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.86, 447.03 and 199.70 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.86 : 447.03 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.86/447.03 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.86x = 447.03 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.86x = 89,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,270.89/323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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