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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.69, 586.04 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.69, 586.04 and 238.19 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.69 : 586.04 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.69/586.04 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.69x = 586.04 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.69x = 139,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,588.87/424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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