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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 351.32 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 351.32 and 80.15 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 351.32 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/351.32 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 351.32 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 28,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158.30/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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