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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.96 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.96 and 80.49 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.96 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.96 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.96 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 28,329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329.26/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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