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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.83, 587.65 and 239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.83, 587.65 and 239.33 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.83 : 587.65 = 239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.83/587.65 = 239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.83x = 587.65 × 239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.83x = 140,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,638.14/425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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