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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 597.05 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 597.05 and 236.17 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 597.05 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/597.05 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 597.05 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 141,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,003.72/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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