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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.60, 597 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.60, 597 and 236.13 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.60 : 597 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.60/597 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.60x = 597 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.60x = 140,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,969.61/432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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