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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.62 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.62 and 80.36 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.62 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.62 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.62 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 28,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,256.18/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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