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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 352.32 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 352.32 and 80.84 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 352.32 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/352.32 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 352.32 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 28,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,481.55/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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