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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 597.72 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 597.72 and 236.66 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 597.72 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/597.72 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 597.72 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 141,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,453.43/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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