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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.79 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.79 and 79.82 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.79 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.79 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.79 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 27,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998.30/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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