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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 344.04 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 344.04 and 200.10 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 344.04 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/344.04 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 344.04 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 68,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842.40/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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