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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.41, 587.10 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.41, 587.10 and 238.92 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.41 : 587.10 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.41/587.10 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.41x = 587.10 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.41x = 140,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,267.28/425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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