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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 446.88 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 446.88 and 199.53 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 446.88 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/446.88 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 446.88 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 89,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,165.97/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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