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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.80, 591.66 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.80, 591.66 and 242.28 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.80 : 591.66 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.80/591.66 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.80x = 591.66 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.80x = 143,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,347.38/428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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