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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 324.44 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 324.44 and 200.60 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 324.44 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/324.44 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 324.44 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 65,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.66/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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