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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 590.20 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 590.20 and 241.17 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 590.20 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/590.20 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 590.20 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 142,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,338.53/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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