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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.65, 591.53 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.65, 591.53 and 242.13 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.65 : 591.53 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.65/591.53 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.65x = 591.53 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.65x = 143,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,226.86/428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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