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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 349.15 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 349.15 and 78.71 is: 118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 349.15 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/349.15 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 349.15 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 27,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481.60/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.05

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