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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 349.84 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 349.84 and 79.12 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 349.84 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/349.84 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 349.84 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 27,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679.34/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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