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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.43, 447.58 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.43, 447.58 and 199.99 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.43 : 447.58 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.43/447.58 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.43x = 447.58 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.43x = 89,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,511.52/324.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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