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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 324.14 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 324.14 and 200.12 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 324.14 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/324.14 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 324.14 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 64,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,866.90/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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