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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.81, 590.35 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.81, 590.35 and 238.75 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.81 : 590.35 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.81/590.35 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.81x = 590.35 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.81x = 140,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946.06/427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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