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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 592.20 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 592.20 and 242.70 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 592.20 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/592.20 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 592.20 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 143,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,726.94/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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