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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.34 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.34 and 80.79 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.34 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.34 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.34 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 28,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465.14/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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