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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 588.95 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 588.95 and 240.29 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 588.95 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/588.95 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 588.95 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 141,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,516.45/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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