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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 586.93 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 586.93 and 238.85 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 586.93 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/586.93 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 586.93 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 140,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,184.70/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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