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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 591.53 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 591.53 and 242.15 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 591.53 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/591.53 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 591.53 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 143,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,237.78/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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