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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 588.83 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 588.83 and 240.26 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 588.83 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/588.83 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 588.83 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 141,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,474.37/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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