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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 587.59 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 587.59 and 239.22 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 587.59 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/587.59 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 587.59 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 140,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,562.86/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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