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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 590.38 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 590.38 and 241.31 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 590.38 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/590.38 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 590.38 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 142,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,462.52/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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