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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 578.49 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 578.49 and 242.18 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 578.49 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/578.49 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 578.49 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 140,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,098.71/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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