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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 586.58 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 586.58 and 238.58 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 586.58 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/586.58 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 586.58 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 139,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,943.32/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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