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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 585.92 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 585.92 and 238.05 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 585.92 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/585.92 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 585.92 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 139,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,478.26/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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