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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.59, 363.81 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.59, 363.81 and 80.23 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.59 : 363.81 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.59/363.81 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.59x = 363.81 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.59x = 29,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,188.48/242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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