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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 585.98 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 585.98 and 238.15 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 585.98 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/585.98 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 585.98 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 139,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,547.02/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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