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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.02, 447.21 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.02, 447.21 and 199.67 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.02 : 447.21 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.02/447.21 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.02x = 447.21 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.02x = 89,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,292.18/324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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