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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 597.54 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 597.54 and 236.51 is: 326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 597.54 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/597.54 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 597.54 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 141,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,321.20/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.38

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