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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.20, 590.90 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.20, 590.90 and 241.66 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.20 : 590.90 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.20/590.90 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.20x = 590.90 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.20x = 142,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,796.02/428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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