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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 308.37 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 308.37 and 200.82 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 308.37 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/308.37 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 308.37 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 61,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,926.86/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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