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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 591.52 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 591.52 and 242.12 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 591.52 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/591.52 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 591.52 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 143,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,218.82/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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