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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 597.04 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 597.04 and 236.15 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 597.04 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/597.04 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 597.04 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 140,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,989.66/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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