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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 351.35 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 351.35 and 80.25 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 351.35 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/351.35 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 351.35 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 28,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194.87/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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