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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 350.84 and 79.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 350.84 and 79.81 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 350.84 = 79.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/350.84 = 79.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 350.84 × 79.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 28,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000.54/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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