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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 351.03 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 351.03 and 77.78 is: 116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 351.03 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/351.03 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 351.03 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 27,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303.11/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.68

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