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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.49, 588.56 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.49, 588.56 and 240.01 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.49 : 588.56 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.49/588.56 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.49x = 588.56 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.49x = 141,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,257.61/426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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