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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 350.90 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 350.90 and 79.87 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 350.90 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/350.90 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 350.90 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 28,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027.46/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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