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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.79, 586.19 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.79, 586.19 and 238.29 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.79 : 586.19 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.79/586.19 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.79x = 586.19 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.79x = 139,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,682.02/424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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