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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 579.31 and 242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 579.31 and 242.81 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 579.31 = 242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/579.31 = 242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 579.31 × 242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 140,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,662.26/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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