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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.71 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.71 and 200.79 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.71 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.71 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.71 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 70,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,016.48/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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