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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 363.08 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 363.08 and 79.70 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 363.08 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/363.08 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 363.08 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 28,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935.26/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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