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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 591 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 591 and 241.75 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 591 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/591 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 591 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 142,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,874.25/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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