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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 447.86 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 447.86 and 200.12 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 447.86 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/447.86 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 447.86 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 89,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,625.74/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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