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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.48 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.48 and 79.55 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.48 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.48 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.48 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 27,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878.53/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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