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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 363.40 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 363.40 and 79.89 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 363.40 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/363.40 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 363.40 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 29,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029.81/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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