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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.89 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.89 and 79.85 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.89 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.89 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.89 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 28,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018.57/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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