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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.80 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.80 and 79.07 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.80 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.80 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.80 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 27,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656.74/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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