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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 351.34 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 351.34 and 80.09 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 351.34 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/351.34 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 351.34 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 28,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138.82/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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