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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.19, 589.46 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.19, 589.46 and 240.66 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.19 : 589.46 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.19/589.46 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.19x = 589.46 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.19x = 141,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,858.24/427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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