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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 586.80 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 586.80 and 238.72 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 586.80 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/586.80 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 586.80 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 140,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,080.90/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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