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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.30, 597.95 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.30, 597.95 and 236.82 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.30 : 597.95 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.30/597.95 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.30x = 597.95 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.30x = 141,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,606.52/433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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