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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 598.03 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 598.03 and 236.88 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 598.03 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/598.03 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 598.03 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 141,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,660.75/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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