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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 351.38 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 351.38 and 80.16 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 351.38 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/351.38 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 351.38 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 28,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166.62/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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