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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 363.51 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 363.51 and 80.01 is: 120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 363.51 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/363.51 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 363.51 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 29,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084.44/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.00

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