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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 350.12 and 79.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 350.12 and 79.37 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 350.12 = 79.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/350.12 = 79.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 350.12 × 79.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 27,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786.98/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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