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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.66 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.66 and 80.88 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.66 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.66 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.66 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 29,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,493.70/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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