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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 586.25 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 586.25 and 238.29 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 586.25 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/586.25 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 586.25 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 139,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,697.51/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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