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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 589.48 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 589.48 and 240.68 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 589.48 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/589.48 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 589.48 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 141,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,876.05/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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