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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.50, 587.24 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.50, 587.24 and 239.02 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 587.24 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/587.24 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 587.24 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 140,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,362.10/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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