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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.91, 591.80 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.91, 591.80 and 242.32 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.91 : 591.80 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.91/591.80 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.91x = 591.80 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.91x = 143,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,404.98/428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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