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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.39 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.39 and 79.98 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.39 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.39 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.39 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 29,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063.93/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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