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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 647.51 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 647.51 and 236.96 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 647.51 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/647.51 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 647.51 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 153,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,429.55/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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