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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 349.33 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 349.33 and 78.74 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 349.33 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/349.33 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 349.33 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 27,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,506.24/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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