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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.12 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.12 and 120.34 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.12 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.12 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.12 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 43,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,697.86/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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