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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 349.80 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 349.80 and 79.07 is: 118.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 349.80 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/349.80 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 349.80 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 27,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658.69/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.63

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