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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 588.41 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 588.41 and 239.88 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 588.41 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/588.41 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 588.41 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 141,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,147.79/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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