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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.24, 592.28 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.24, 592.28 and 242.74 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.24 : 592.28 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.24/592.28 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.24x = 592.28 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.24x = 143,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,770.05/429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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