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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 597.35 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 597.35 and 236.38 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 597.35 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/597.35 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 597.35 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 141,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,201.59/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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