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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.36 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.36 and 79.92 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.36 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.36 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.36 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 29,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039.73/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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