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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 588.81 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 588.81 and 240.17 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 588.81 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/588.81 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 588.81 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 141,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,414.50/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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