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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 363.44 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 363.44 and 77.77 is: 116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 363.44 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/363.44 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 363.44 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 28,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264.73/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.65

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