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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 349.71 and 79.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 349.71 and 79.08 is: 118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 349.71 = 79.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/349.71 = 79.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 349.71 × 79.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 27,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,654.58/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.62

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