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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 352.01 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 352.01 and 80.55 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 352.01 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/352.01 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 352.01 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 28,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354.41/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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