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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 588.68 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 588.68 and 240.12 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 588.68 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/588.68 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 588.68 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 141,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,353.84/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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