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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 350.10 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 350.10 and 79.27 is: 118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 350.10 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/350.10 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 350.10 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 27,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751.55/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.92

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