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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.10, 447.26 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.10, 447.26 and 199.71 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.10 : 447.26 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.10/447.26 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.10x = 447.26 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.10x = 89,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,321.30/324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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