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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 597.39 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 597.39 and 236.40 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 597.39 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/597.39 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 597.39 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 141,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,220.01/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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