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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 347.94 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 347.94 and 200.79 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 347.94 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/347.94 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 347.94 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 69,862.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,862.87/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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