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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.63, 588.77 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.63, 588.77 and 240.16 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.63 : 588.77 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.63/588.77 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.63x = 588.77 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.63x = 141,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,398.34/426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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