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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 349.46 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 349.46 and 78.98 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 349.46 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/349.46 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 349.46 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 27,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,598.95/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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