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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 589.55 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 589.55 and 240.72 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 589.55 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/589.55 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 589.55 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 141,915.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,915.27/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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