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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 587.49 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 587.49 and 239.19 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 587.49 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/587.49 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 587.49 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 140,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,521.73/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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