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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.04, 597.59 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.04, 597.59 and 236.55 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.04 : 597.59 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.04/597.59 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.04x = 597.59 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.04x = 141,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,360.82/433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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