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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 350.75 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 350.75 and 79.77 is: 119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 350.75 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/350.75 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 350.75 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 27,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979.33/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.66

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