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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 589.68 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 589.68 and 240.81 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 589.68 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/589.68 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 589.68 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 141,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,998.63/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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