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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.98 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.98 and 238.12 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.98 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.98 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.98 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 139,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,533.56/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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