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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.49 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.49 and 79.57 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.49 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.49 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.49 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 27,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888.49/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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