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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 587.52 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 587.52 and 239.20 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 587.52 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/587.52 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 587.52 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 140,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,534.78/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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