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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 586.47 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 586.47 and 238.43 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 586.47 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/586.47 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 586.47 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 139,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,829.09/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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