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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 596.95 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 596.95 and 236.07 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 596.95 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/596.95 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 596.95 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 140,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,921.40/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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