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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 586.60 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 586.60 and 238.60 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 586.60 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/586.60 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 586.60 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 139,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960.70/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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