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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 589.96 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 589.96 and 240.98 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 589.96 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/589.96 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 589.96 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 142,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,168.56/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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