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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.65, 586.05 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.65, 586.05 and 238.15 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.65 : 586.05 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.65/586.05 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.65x = 586.05 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.65x = 139,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,567.72/424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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