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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 349.76 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 349.76 and 79.05 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 349.76 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/349.76 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 349.76 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 27,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648.53/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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