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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.83, 589.02 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.83, 589.02 and 240.33 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.83 : 589.02 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.83/589.02 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.83x = 589.02 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.83x = 141,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,559.18/426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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