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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 585.89 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 585.89 and 238.06 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 585.89 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/585.89 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 585.89 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 139,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,475.21/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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