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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.42 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.42 and 78.82 is: 118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.42 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.42 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.42 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 27,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541.12/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.26

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