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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 586.34 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 586.34 and 238.37 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 586.34 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/586.34 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 586.34 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 139,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,761.74/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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