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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 589.60 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 589.60 and 238.19 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 589.60 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/589.60 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 589.60 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 140,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,439.15/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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