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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 447.59 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 447.59 and 199.87 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 447.59 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/447.59 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 447.59 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 89,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,459.81/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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