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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 586.59 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 586.59 and 238.57 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 586.59 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/586.59 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 586.59 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 139,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,942.78/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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