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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.89 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.89 and 80.28 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.89 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.89 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.89 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 29,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212.69/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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