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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.43, 587.08 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.43, 587.08 and 238.94 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.43 : 587.08 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.43/587.08 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.43x = 587.08 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.43x = 140,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,276.90/425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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