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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 590.24 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 590.24 and 241.21 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 590.24 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/590.24 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 590.24 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 142,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,369.71/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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