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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 352.35 and 80.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 352.35 and 80.83 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 352.35 = 80.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/352.35 = 80.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 352.35 × 80.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 28,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480.89/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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