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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.99, 349.52 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.99, 349.52 and 78.92 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.99 : 349.52 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.99/349.52 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.99x = 349.52 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.99x = 27,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,584.12/232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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