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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.87, 345.30 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.87, 345.30 and 200.90 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.87 : 345.30 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.87/345.30 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.87x = 345.30 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.87x = 69,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,370.88/230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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