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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.09 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.09 and 79.33 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.09 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.09 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.09 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 27,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770.89/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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