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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 447.40 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 447.40 and 199.86 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 447.40 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/447.40 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 447.40 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 89,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,417.36/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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