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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 351.94 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 351.94 and 80.58 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 351.94 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/351.94 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 351.94 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 28,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359.33/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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