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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 588.87 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 588.87 and 240.19 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 588.87 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/588.87 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 588.87 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 141,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,439.21/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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