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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 350.98 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 350.98 and 79.92 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 350.98 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/350.98 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 350.98 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 28,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050.12/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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