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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 588.96 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 588.96 and 240.30 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 588.96 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/588.96 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 588.96 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 141,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,527.09/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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