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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 588.10 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 588.10 and 239.64 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 588.10 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/588.10 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 588.10 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 140,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,932.28/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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