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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 354.69 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 354.69 and 80.35 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 354.69 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/354.69 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 354.69 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 28,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499.34/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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