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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.97, 589.20 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.97, 589.20 and 240.45 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.97 : 589.20 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.97/589.20 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.97x = 589.20 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.97x = 141,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,674.04/426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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