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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 354.74 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 354.74 and 80.33 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 354.74 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/354.74 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 354.74 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 28,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.09/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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