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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 578.19 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 578.19 and 242.02 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 578.19 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/578.19 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 578.19 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 139,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,935.97/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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