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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.51, 596.86 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.51, 596.86 and 236.02 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.51 : 596.86 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.51/596.86 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.51x = 596.86 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.51x = 140,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,870.90/432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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