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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 446.72 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 446.72 and 199.61 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 446.72 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/446.72 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 446.72 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 89,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,170.74/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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