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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 350.39 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 350.39 and 79.60 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 350.39 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/350.39 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 350.39 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 27,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891.02/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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