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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 587.12 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 587.12 and 238.96 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 587.12 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/587.12 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 587.12 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 140,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,297.24/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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