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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.43, 592.58 and 242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.43, 592.58 and 242.89 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.43 : 592.58 = 242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.43/592.58 = 242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.43x = 592.58 × 242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.43x = 143,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,929.02/429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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