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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 350.01 and 79.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 350.01 and 79.37 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 350.01 = 79.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/350.01 = 79.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 350.01 × 79.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 27,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780.29/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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