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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 588.89 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 588.89 and 240.23 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 588.89 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/588.89 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 588.89 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 141,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,469.04/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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