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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 583.83 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 583.83 and 239.06 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 583.83 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/583.83 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 583.83 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 139,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,571.26/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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