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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 590.24 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 590.24 and 241.20 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 590.24 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/590.24 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 590.24 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 142,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,365.89/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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