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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.97 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.97 and 79.89 is: 119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.97 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.97 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.97 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 28,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038.99/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.85

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