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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.26 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.26 and 80.88 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.26 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.26 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.26 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 28,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,490.79/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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