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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 348.78 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 348.78 and 200.60 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 348.78 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/348.78 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 348.78 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 69,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,965.27/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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