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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 364.35 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 364.35 and 80.58 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 364.35 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/364.35 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 364.35 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 29,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359.32/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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