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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 364.14 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 364.14 and 80.48 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 364.14 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/364.14 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 364.14 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 29,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,305.99/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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