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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 351.51 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 351.51 and 80.23 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 351.51 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/351.51 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 351.51 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 28,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201.65/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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