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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 447.45 and 199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 447.45 and 199.85 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 447.45 = 199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/447.45 = 199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 447.45 × 199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 89,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,422.88/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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