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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 591.45 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 591.45 and 242.13 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 591.45 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/591.45 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 591.45 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 143,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,207.79/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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