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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.36 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.36 and 80.22 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.36 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.36 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.36 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 28,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186.10/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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