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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 586.13 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 586.13 and 238.22 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 586.13 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/586.13 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 586.13 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 139,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,624.36/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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