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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 586.34 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 586.34 and 240.88 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 586.34 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/586.34 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 586.34 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 141,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,237.58/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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