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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 586.46 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 586.46 and 238.49 is: 329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 586.46 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/586.46 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 586.46 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 139,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,864.85/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.12

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