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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 586.16 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 586.16 and 238.24 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 586.16 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/586.16 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 586.16 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 139,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,644.10/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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