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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.57, 586 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.57, 586 and 238.13 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.57 : 586 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.57/586 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.57x = 586 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.57x = 139,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,544.18/424.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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