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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 590.84 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 590.84 and 241.60 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 590.84 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/590.84 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 590.84 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 142,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,746.94/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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