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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 588.99 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 588.99 and 240.35 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 588.99 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/588.99 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 588.99 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 141,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,560.80/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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