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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 353.23 and 79.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 353.23 and 79.24 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 353.23 = 79.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/353.23 = 79.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 353.23 × 79.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 27,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.95/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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