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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.37, 354.47 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.37, 354.47 and 80.16 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.37 : 354.47 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.37/354.47 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.37x = 354.47 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.37x = 28,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,412.24/236.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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