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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.40 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.40 and 200.07 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.40 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.40 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.40 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 64,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,501.57/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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