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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 590.03 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 590.03 and 238.50 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 590.03 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/590.03 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 590.03 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 140,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,720.96/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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