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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 590.70 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 590.70 and 241.60 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 590.70 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/590.70 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 590.70 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 142,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,713.12/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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