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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 348.03 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 348.03 and 200.10 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 348.03 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/348.03 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 348.03 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 69,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,640.80/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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