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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.65, 586.03 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.65, 586.03 and 238.13 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.65 : 586.03 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.65/586.03 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.65x = 586.03 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.65x = 139,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,552.19/424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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