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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 363.99 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 363.99 and 80.31 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 363.99 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/363.99 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 363.99 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 29,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,232.04/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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