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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 588.31 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 588.31 and 239.85 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 588.31 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/588.31 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 588.31 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 141,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,106.15/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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