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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.66, 597.04 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.66, 597.04 and 236.16 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.66 : 597.04 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.66/597.04 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.66x = 597.04 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.66x = 140,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,996.97/432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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