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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 588.84 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 588.84 and 240.18 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 588.84 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/588.84 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 588.84 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 141,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,427.59/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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