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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 588.01 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 588.01 and 239.67 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 588.01 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/588.01 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 588.01 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 140,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,928.36/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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