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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 597.16 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 597.16 and 236.25 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 597.16 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/597.16 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 597.16 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 141,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,074.88/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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