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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 586.81 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 586.81 and 238.73 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 586.81 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/586.81 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 586.81 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 140,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,089.15/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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