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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.48 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.48 and 80.04 is: 119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.48 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.48 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.48 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 29,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,092.94/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.99

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