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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 589.04 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 589.04 and 240.32 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 589.04 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/589.04 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 589.04 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 141,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,558.09/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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