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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 349.18 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 349.18 and 78.73 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 349.18 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/349.18 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 349.18 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 27,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,490.94/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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