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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 587.16 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 587.16 and 238.95 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 587.16 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/587.16 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 587.16 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 140,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,299.60/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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