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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 322.14 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 322.14 and 200.72 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 322.14 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/322.14 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 322.14 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 64,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,659.94/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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