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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 597.17 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 597.17 and 236.24 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 597.17 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/597.17 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 597.17 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 141,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,071.27/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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