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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 363.69 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 363.69 and 80.08 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 363.69 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/363.69 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 363.69 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 29,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.39/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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