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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 586.75 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 586.75 and 238.69 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 586.75 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/586.75 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 586.75 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 140,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,051.36/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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