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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 585.80 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 585.80 and 238.02 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 585.80 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/585.80 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 585.80 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 139,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,434.02/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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