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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.16 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.16 and 79.32 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.16 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.16 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.16 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 27,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,774.29/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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