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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 352.26 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 352.26 and 200.87 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 352.26 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/352.26 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 352.26 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 70,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,756.70/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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