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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 350.27 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 350.27 and 79.48 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 350.27 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/350.27 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 350.27 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 27,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.25/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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