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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 351.72 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 351.72 and 200.04 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 351.72 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/351.72 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 351.72 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 70,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,358.07/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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