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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 588.50 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 588.50 and 239.87 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 588.50 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/588.50 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 588.50 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 141,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,161.15/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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