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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 349.44 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 349.44 and 78.92 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 349.44 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/349.44 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 349.44 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 27,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577.80/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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