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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.47 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.47 and 80.91 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.47 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.47 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.47 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 28,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.35/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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