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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.40 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.40 and 79.47 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.40 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.40 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.40 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 27,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846.29/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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