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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.29 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.29 and 80.82 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.29 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.29 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.29 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 28,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472.08/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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