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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 588.80 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 588.80 and 240.17 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 588.80 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/588.80 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 588.80 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 141,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,412.10/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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