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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 586.12 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 586.12 and 238.22 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 586.12 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/586.12 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 586.12 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 139,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,625.51/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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