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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 588.05 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 588.05 and 239.62 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 588.05 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/588.05 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 588.05 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 140,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,908.54/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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