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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.47 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.47 and 80.27 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.47 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.47 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.47 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 28,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,210.34/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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