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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.20, 590.87 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.20, 590.87 and 241.65 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.20 : 590.87 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.20/590.87 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.20x = 590.87 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.20x = 142,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,783.74/428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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