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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 591.34 and 242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 591.34 and 242.00 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 591.34 = 242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/591.34 = 242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 591.34 × 242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 143,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,100.11/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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