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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.87 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.87 and 80.25 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.87 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.87 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.87 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 29,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,200.57/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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