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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 352.06 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 352.06 and 80.64 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 352.06 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/352.06 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 352.06 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 28,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,390.12/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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