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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.20, 592.35 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.20, 592.35 and 242.70 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.20 : 592.35 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.20/592.35 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.20x = 592.35 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.20x = 143,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,763.35/429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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