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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.25 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.25 and 80.80 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.25 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.25 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.25 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 28,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460.52/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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