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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 588.76 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 588.76 and 240.14 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 588.76 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/588.76 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 588.76 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 141,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,384.83/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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