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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 317.76 and 200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 317.76 and 200.29 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 317.76 = 200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/317.76 = 200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 317.76 × 200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 63,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,644.15/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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