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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 588.49 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 588.49 and 239.90 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 588.49 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/588.49 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 588.49 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 141,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,178.75/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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