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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 591.55 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 591.55 and 242.12 is: 334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 591.55 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/591.55 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 591.55 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 143,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,226.09/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.16

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