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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 588.96 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 588.96 and 240.32 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 588.96 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/588.96 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 588.96 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 141,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,534.72/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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