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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.90, 579.55 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.90, 579.55 and 242.98 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.90 : 579.55 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.90/579.55 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.90x = 579.55 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.90x = 140,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,817.00/419.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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