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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 349.79 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 349.79 and 200.87 is: 300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 349.79 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/349.79 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 349.79 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 70,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,259.56/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.68

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