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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 590.21 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 590.21 and 241.26 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 590.21 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/590.21 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 590.21 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 142,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,394.06/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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