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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.67 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.67 and 79.02 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.67 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.67 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.67 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 27,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.92/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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