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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 335.72 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 335.72 and 200.55 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 335.72 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/335.72 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 335.72 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 67,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328.65/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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