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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 587.45 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 587.45 and 239.22 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 587.45 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/587.45 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 587.45 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 140,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,530.39/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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