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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.79 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.79 and 240.15 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.79 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.79 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.79 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 141,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,395.79/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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