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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.87, 586.26 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.87, 586.26 and 238.37 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.87 : 586.26 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.87/586.26 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.87x = 586.26 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.87x = 139,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,746.18/424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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