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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 591.59 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 591.59 and 242.18 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 591.59 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/591.59 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 591.59 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 143,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,271.13/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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