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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.23 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.23 and 200.56 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.23 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.23 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.23 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 64,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,626.45/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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