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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.76 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.76 and 80.19 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.76 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.76 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.76 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 29,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,169.71/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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