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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 588.15 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 588.15 and 239.69 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 588.15 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/588.15 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 588.15 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 140,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,973.67/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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