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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 585.84 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 585.84 and 238.01 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 585.84 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/585.84 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 585.84 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 139,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,434.59/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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