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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 346.11 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 346.11 and 200.16 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 346.11 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/346.11 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 346.11 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 69,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,277.38/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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