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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.37, 588.37 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.37, 588.37 and 239.88 is: 331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.37 : 588.37 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.37/588.37 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.37x = 588.37 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.37x = 141,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,138.20/426.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.02

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