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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 596.87 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 596.87 and 236.04 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 596.87 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/596.87 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 596.87 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 140,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,885.19/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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