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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 586.40 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 586.40 and 238.45 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 586.40 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/586.40 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 586.40 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 139,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,827.08/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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