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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 350.28 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 350.28 and 79.44 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 350.28 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/350.28 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 350.28 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 27,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.24/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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