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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.52 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.52 and 80.44 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.52 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.52 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.52 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 28,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.66/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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