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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 597.78 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 597.78 and 236.69 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 597.78 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/597.78 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 597.78 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 141,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,488.55/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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