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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.55, 587.30 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.55, 587.30 and 239.07 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.55 : 587.30 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.55/587.30 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.55x = 587.30 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.55x = 140,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,404.62/425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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