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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 348.02 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 348.02 and 80 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 348.02 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/348.02 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 348.02 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 27,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.60/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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