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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.69, 587.47 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.69, 587.47 and 239.16 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.69 : 587.47 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.69/587.47 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.69x = 587.47 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.69x = 140,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,499.33/425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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