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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.85, 588.95 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.85, 588.95 and 240.30 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.85 : 588.95 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.85/588.95 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.85x = 588.95 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.85x = 141,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,523.48/426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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