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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.97, 597.50 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.97, 597.50 and 236.50 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.97 : 597.50 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.97/597.50 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.97x = 597.50 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.97x = 141,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,307.85/432.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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