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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 349.26 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 349.26 and 78.87 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 349.26 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/349.26 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 349.26 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 27,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546.14/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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