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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.51, 587.19 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.51, 587.19 and 238.98 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.51 : 587.19 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.51/587.19 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.51x = 587.19 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.51x = 140,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,326.67/425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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