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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.67, 597.09 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.67, 597.09 and 236.19 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.67 : 597.09 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.67/597.09 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.67x = 597.09 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.67x = 141,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,026.69/432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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