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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 585.83 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 585.83 and 238.01 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 585.83 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/585.83 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 585.83 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 139,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,433.54/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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