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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 351.36 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 351.36 and 80.15 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 351.36 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/351.36 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 351.36 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 28,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162.38/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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