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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 447.12 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 447.12 and 199.64 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 447.12 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/447.12 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 447.12 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 89,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,263.04/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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