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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.80 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.80 and 80.82 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.80 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.80 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.80 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 29,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,483.14/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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