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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.98, 446.94 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.98, 446.94 and 199.54 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.98 : 446.94 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.98/446.94 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.98x = 446.94 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.98x = 89,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,182.41/323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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