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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.31, 588.32 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.31, 588.32 and 239.80 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.31 : 588.32 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.31/588.32 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.31x = 588.32 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.31x = 141,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,078.26/426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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