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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 317.70 and 200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 317.70 and 200.89 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 317.70 = 200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/317.70 = 200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 317.70 × 200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 63,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,822.71/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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