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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 578.36 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 578.36 and 242.07 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 578.36 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/578.36 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 578.36 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 140,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,002.39/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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