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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 586.65 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 586.65 and 238.57 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 586.65 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/586.65 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 586.65 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 139,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,957.09/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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