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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 319.37 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 319.37 and 200.90 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 319.37 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/319.37 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 319.37 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 64,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,158.83/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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