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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.57, 596.94 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.57, 596.94 and 236.09 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.57 : 596.94 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.57/596.94 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.57x = 596.94 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.57x = 140,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,932.48/432.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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