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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 597.74 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 597.74 and 236.67 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 597.74 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/597.74 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 597.74 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 141,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,465.94/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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