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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.07 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.07 and 79.31 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.07 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.07 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.07 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 27,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763.11/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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