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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.23, 363.31 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.23, 363.31 and 79.92 is: 119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.23 : 363.31 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.23/363.31 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.23x = 363.31 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.23x = 29,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,035.74/242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.87

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