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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 350.08 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 350.08 and 79.45 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 350.08 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/350.08 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 350.08 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 27,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,813.86/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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