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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.31 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.31 and 120.50 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.31 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.31 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.31 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 43,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778.86/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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