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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 322.23 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 322.23 and 200.59 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 322.23 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/322.23 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 322.23 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 64,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,636.12/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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