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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 588.03 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 588.03 and 239.56 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 588.03 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/588.03 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 588.03 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 140,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,868.47/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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