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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 588.80 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 588.80 and 240.23 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 588.80 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/588.80 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 588.80 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 141,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,449.50/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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