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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 447.50 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 447.50 and 199.89 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 447.50 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/447.50 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 447.50 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 89,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,449.78/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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