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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 592.14 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 592.14 and 242.66 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 592.14 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/592.14 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 592.14 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 143,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,688.69/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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