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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.74 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.74 and 79.85 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.74 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.74 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.74 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 28,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,005.91/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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