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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 313.40 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 313.40 and 200.33 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 313.40 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/313.40 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 313.40 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 62,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,780.85/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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