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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.58 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.58 and 80.29 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.58 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.58 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.58 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 28,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228.36/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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