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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 324.74 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 324.74 and 200.68 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 324.74 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/324.74 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 324.74 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 65,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,168.82/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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