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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 597.11 and 236.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 597.11 and 236.21 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 597.11 = 236.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/597.11 = 236.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 597.11 × 236.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 141,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,039.19/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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