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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.61, 597.02 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.61, 597.02 and 236.13 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.61 : 597.02 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.61/597.02 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.61x = 597.02 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.61x = 140,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,970.91/432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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