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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 447.33 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 447.33 and 198.20 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 447.33 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/447.33 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 447.33 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 88,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,660.81/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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