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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.11, 447.31 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.11, 447.31 and 199.75 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.11 : 447.31 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.11/447.31 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.11x = 447.31 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.11x = 89,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,347.94/324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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