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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.58 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.58 and 200.38 is: 300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.58 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.58 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.58 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 63,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,636.68/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.40

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