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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 586.75 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 586.75 and 238.70 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 586.75 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/586.75 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 586.75 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 140,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,055.16/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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