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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 447.75 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 447.75 and 200.17 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 447.75 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/447.75 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 447.75 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 89,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,626.12/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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