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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 363.93 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 363.93 and 80.33 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 363.93 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/363.93 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 363.93 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 29,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,232.68/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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