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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 579.22 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 579.22 and 240.30 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 579.22 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/579.22 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 579.22 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 139,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,185.36/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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