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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 584.96 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 584.96 and 239.88 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 584.96 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/584.96 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 584.96 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 140,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,320.20/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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