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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 588.21 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 588.21 and 239.72 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 588.21 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/588.21 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 588.21 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 141,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,002.76/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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