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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.26, 592.36 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.26, 592.36 and 242.74 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.26 : 592.36 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.26/592.36 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.26x = 592.36 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.26x = 143,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,785.29/429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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