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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 351.36 and 80.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 351.36 and 80.20 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 351.36 = 80.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/351.36 = 80.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 351.36 × 80.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 28,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,179.07/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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