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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 446.99 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 446.99 and 199.62 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 446.99 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/446.99 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 446.99 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 89,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,227.15/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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