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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 597.33 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 597.33 and 236.36 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 597.33 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/597.33 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 597.33 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 141,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,181.93/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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