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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 590.82 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 590.82 and 241.58 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 590.82 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/590.82 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 590.82 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 142,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,730.30/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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