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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.35, 591.11 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.35, 591.11 and 241.86 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.35 : 591.11 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.35/591.11 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.35x = 591.11 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.35x = 142,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,965.86/428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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