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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 321.89 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 321.89 and 200.31 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 321.89 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/321.89 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 321.89 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 64,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,477.79/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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