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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.21, 592.24 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.21, 592.24 and 242.65 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.21 : 592.24 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.21/592.24 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.21x = 592.24 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.21x = 143,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,707.04/429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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