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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 351.36 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 351.36 and 80.28 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 351.36 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/351.36 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 351.36 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 28,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.18/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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