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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 447.60 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 447.60 and 200.03 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 447.60 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/447.60 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 447.60 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 89,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,533.43/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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