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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.43, 588.48 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.43, 588.48 and 237.38 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.43 : 588.48 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.43/588.48 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.43x = 588.48 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.43x = 139,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,689.55/426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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