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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.35, 591.08 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.35, 591.08 and 241.82 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.35 : 591.08 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.35/591.08 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.35x = 591.08 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.35x = 142,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,932.01/428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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