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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 590.76 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 590.76 and 241.66 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 590.76 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/590.76 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 590.76 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 142,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,763.06/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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