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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 592.42 and 242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 592.42 and 242.85 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 592.42 = 242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/592.42 = 242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 592.42 × 242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 143,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,869.20/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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