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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.33, 591.06 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.33, 591.06 and 239.28 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.33 : 591.06 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.33/591.06 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.33x = 591.06 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.33x = 141,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,425.72/428.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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