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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 350.67 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 350.67 and 79.77 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 350.67 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/350.67 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 350.67 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 27,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972.95/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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