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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.03, 591.96 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.03, 591.96 and 242.52 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.03 : 591.96 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.03/591.96 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.03x = 591.96 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.03x = 143,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562.14/429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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