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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.72 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.72 and 200.18 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.72 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.72 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.72 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 89,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,624.59/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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