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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 350.25 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 350.25 and 200.40 is: 299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 350.25 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/350.25 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 350.25 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 70,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,190.10/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.65

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