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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 447.26 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 447.26 and 199.82 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 447.26 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/447.26 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 447.26 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 89,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,373.11/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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