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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 349.38 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 349.38 and 78.80 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 349.38 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/349.38 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 349.38 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 27,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.14/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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