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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 326.82 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 326.82 and 200.52 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 326.82 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/326.82 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 326.82 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 65,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,533.95/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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