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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 579.05 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 579.05 and 242.56 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 579.05 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/579.05 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 579.05 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 140,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,455.73/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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