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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 325.08 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 325.08 and 200.35 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 325.08 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/325.08 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 325.08 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 65,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,129.78/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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