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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 588.11 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 588.11 and 239.65 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 588.11 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/588.11 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 588.11 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 140,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,940.56/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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