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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 579.49 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 579.49 and 242.88 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 579.49 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/579.49 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 579.49 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 140,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745.12/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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