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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 592.14 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 592.14 and 242.64 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 592.14 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/592.14 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 592.14 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 143,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,676.85/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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