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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.83, 587.67 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.83, 587.67 and 239.35 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.83 : 587.67 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.83/587.67 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.83x = 587.67 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.83x = 140,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,658.81/425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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