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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 349.26 and 78.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 349.26 and 78.78 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 349.26 = 78.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/349.26 = 78.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 349.26 × 78.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 27,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514.70/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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