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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.11, 592.19 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.11, 592.19 and 242.63 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.11 : 592.19 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.11/592.19 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.11x = 592.19 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.11x = 143,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,680.71/429.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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