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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.21, 592.32 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.21, 592.32 and 240.18 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.21 : 592.32 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.21/592.32 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.21x = 592.32 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.21x = 142,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,263.42/429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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