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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.77 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.77 and 79.11 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.77 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.77 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.77 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 27,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670.30/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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