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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 588.82 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 588.82 and 240.16 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 588.82 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/588.82 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 588.82 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 141,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,411.01/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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