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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.95, 447.12 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.95, 447.12 and 198.03 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.95 : 447.12 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.95/447.12 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.95x = 447.12 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.95x = 88,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,543.17/323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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