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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 590.90 and 241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 590.90 and 241.67 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 590.90 = 241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/590.90 = 241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 590.90 × 241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 142,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,804.88/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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