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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 587.42 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 587.42 and 239.17 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 587.42 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/587.42 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 587.42 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 140,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,493.24/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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