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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 591.03 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 591.03 and 239.25 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 591.03 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/591.03 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 591.03 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 141,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,403.93/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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