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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 587.01 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 587.01 and 238.86 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 587.01 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/587.01 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 587.01 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 140,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,213.21/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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