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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 590.84 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 590.84 and 241.70 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 590.84 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/590.84 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 590.84 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 142,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,804.99/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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