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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 350.88 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 350.88 and 79.88 is: 119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 350.88 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/350.88 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 350.88 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 28,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,026.54/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.79

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