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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 591.08 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 591.08 and 241.84 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 591.08 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/591.08 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 591.08 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 142,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,946.79/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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