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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 324.73 and 200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 324.73 and 200.65 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 324.73 = 200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/324.73 = 200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 324.73 × 200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 65,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.43/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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