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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.38 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.38 and 78.41 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.38 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.38 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.38 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 28,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571.04/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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