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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 589.86 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 589.86 and 240.93 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 589.86 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/589.86 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 589.86 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 142,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,114.97/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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