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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 349.34 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 349.34 and 78.81 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 349.34 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/349.34 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 349.34 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 27,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.53/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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