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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 351.51 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 351.51 and 80.37 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 351.51 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/351.51 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 351.51 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 28,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250.86/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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