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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 325.34 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 325.34 and 200.88 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 325.34 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/325.34 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 325.34 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 65,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,354.30/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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