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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 586.02 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 586.02 and 238.17 is: 328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 586.02 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/586.02 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 586.02 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 139,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,572.38/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.66

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