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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.28, 588.25 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.28, 588.25 and 239.78 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.28 : 588.25 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.28/588.25 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.28x = 588.25 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.28x = 141,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,049.39/426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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