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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 588.13 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 588.13 and 239.68 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 588.13 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/588.13 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 588.13 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 140,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,963.00/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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