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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 332.87 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 332.87 and 200 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 332.87 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/332.87 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 332.87 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 66,574
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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