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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 447.49 and 199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 447.49 and 199.88 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 447.49 = 199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/447.49 = 199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 447.49 × 199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 89,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,444.30/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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