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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 320.19 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 320.19 and 200.93 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 320.19 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/320.19 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 320.19 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 64,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336.07/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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