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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 349.40 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 349.40 and 78.86 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 349.40 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/349.40 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 349.40 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 27,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553.68/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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