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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 349.76 and 79.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 349.76 and 79.15 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 349.76 = 79.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/349.76 = 79.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 349.76 × 79.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 27,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683.50/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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