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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 352.31 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 352.31 and 80.82 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 352.31 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/352.31 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 352.31 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 28,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,473.69/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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