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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.81 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.81 and 200.20 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.81 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.81 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.81 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 89,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,651.56/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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