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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 349.47 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 349.47 and 78.89 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 349.47 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/349.47 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 349.47 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 27,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567.94/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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