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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.63 and 200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.63 and 200.09 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.63 = 200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.63 = 200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.63 × 200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 89,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,564.05/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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