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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 597.49 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 597.49 and 236.47 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 597.49 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/597.49 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 597.49 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 141,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,288.46/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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