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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 585.08 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 585.08 and 240.08 is: 331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 585.08 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/585.08 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 585.08 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 140,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,466.01/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.23

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