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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 351.02 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 351.02 and 79.88 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 351.02 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/351.02 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 351.02 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 28,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037.32/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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