A ship travels 200 miles due west, then adjusts its course 30 degrees north of west. The ship continues on this course for 30 miles. Approximately how far is the ship from where it began?

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A ship travels 200 miles due west, then adjusts its course 30 degrees north of west. The ship continues on this course for 30 miles. Approximately how far is the ship from where it began?

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