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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 321.53 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 321.53 and 200.10 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 321.53 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/321.53 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 321.53 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 64,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,337.07/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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