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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.99, 346.49 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.99, 346.49 and 200.62 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.99 : 346.49 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.99/346.49 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.99x = 346.49 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.99x = 69,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,512.46/230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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