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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 587.02 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 587.02 and 238.89 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 587.02 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/587.02 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 587.02 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 140,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,235.26/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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