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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 334.83 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 334.83 and 200.20 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 334.83 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/334.83 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 334.83 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 67,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033.38/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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