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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 591.58 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 591.58 and 242.17 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 591.58 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/591.58 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 591.58 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 143,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,262.93/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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