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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.85, 597.31 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.85, 597.31 and 236.35 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.85 : 597.31 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.85/597.31 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.85x = 597.31 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.85x = 141,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,174.22/432.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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