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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.33, 447.80 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.33, 447.80 and 200.21 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.33 : 447.80 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.33/447.80 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.33x = 447.80 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.33x = 89,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650.80/324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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