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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.50, 347.26 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.50, 347.26 and 79.50 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.50 : 347.26 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.50/347.26 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.50x = 347.26 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.50x = 27,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,607.17/231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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