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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 588.95 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 588.95 and 240.36 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 588.95 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/588.95 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 588.95 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 141,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,560.02/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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