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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.67, 597.08 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.67, 597.08 and 236.18 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.67 : 597.08 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.67/597.08 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.67x = 597.08 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.67x = 141,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,017.17/432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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