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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 590.88 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 590.88 and 241.70 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 590.88 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/590.88 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 590.88 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 142,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,815.70/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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