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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 354.51 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 354.51 and 200.61 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 354.51 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/354.51 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 354.51 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 71,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,118.25/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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