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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.95, 589.17 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.95, 589.17 and 240.44 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.95 : 589.17 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.95/589.17 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.95x = 589.17 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.95x = 141,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,660.03/426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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