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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.75, 586.17 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.75, 586.17 and 238.25 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.75 : 586.17 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.75/586.17 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.75x = 586.17 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.75x = 139,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,650.88/424.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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