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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.38 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.38 and 199.91 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.38 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.38 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.38 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 89,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,434.74/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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