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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.53 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.53 and 199.94 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.53 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.53 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.53 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 89,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,475.91/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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