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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 592.56 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 592.56 and 242.82 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 592.56 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/592.56 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 592.56 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 143,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,885.42/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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