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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 585.90 and 238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 585.90 and 238.09 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 585.90 = 238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/585.90 = 238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 585.90 × 238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 139,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,496.93/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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