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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 363.23 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 363.23 and 79.85 is: 119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 363.23 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/363.23 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 363.23 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 29,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,001.70/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.74

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