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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 594.86 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 594.86 and 242.02 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 594.86 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/594.86 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 594.86 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 143,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,968.02/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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