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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 350.57 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 350.57 and 79.63 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 350.57 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/350.57 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 350.57 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 27,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916.09/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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