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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.24 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.24 and 80.50 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.24 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.24 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.24 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 29,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.83/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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