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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 364.01 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 364.01 and 80.33 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 364.01 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/364.01 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 364.01 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 29,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238.70/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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