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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 597.76 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 597.76 and 236.68 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 597.76 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/597.76 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 597.76 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 141,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,477.84/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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