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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.33, 597.98 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.33, 597.98 and 236.84 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.33 : 597.98 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.33/597.98 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.33x = 597.98 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.33x = 141,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,623.19/433.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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