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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.57, 585.86 and 238.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.57, 585.86 and 238.00 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.57 : 585.86 = 238.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.57/585.86 = 238.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.57x = 585.86 × 238.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.57x = 139,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,431.75/424.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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