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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.20 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.20 and 79.85 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.20 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.20 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.20 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 29,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,002.03/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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