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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.47, 322.41 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.47, 322.41 and 200.53 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.47 : 322.41 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.47/322.41 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.47x = 322.41 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.47x = 64,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,652.88/233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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