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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.06, 592.03 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.06, 592.03 and 242.51 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.06 : 592.03 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.06/592.03 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.06x = 592.03 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.06x = 143,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,570.52/429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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