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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.24, 592.31 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.24, 592.31 and 242.75 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.24 : 592.31 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.24/592.31 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.24x = 592.31 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.24x = 143,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,782.01/429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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