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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 344.46 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 344.46 and 200.16 is: 298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 344.46 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/344.46 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 344.46 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 68,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,947.11/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.82

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