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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.15, 586.72 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.15, 586.72 and 238.64 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.15 : 586.72 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.15/586.72 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.15x = 586.72 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.15x = 140,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,011.93/425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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