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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 591.98 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 591.98 and 242.43 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 591.98 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/591.98 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 591.98 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 143,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,512.50/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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