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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 351.42 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 351.42 and 200.70 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 351.42 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/351.42 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 351.42 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 70,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,529.99/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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