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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 350.31 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 350.31 and 79.48 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 350.31 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/350.31 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 350.31 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 27,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842.64/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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