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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 586.26 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 586.26 and 238.32 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 586.26 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/586.26 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 586.26 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 139,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,717.48/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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