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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 597.13 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 597.13 and 236.23 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 597.13 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/597.13 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 597.13 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 141,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,060.02/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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