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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.39, 598.07 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.39, 598.07 and 236.91 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.39 : 598.07 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.39/598.07 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.39x = 598.07 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.39x = 141,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,685.77/433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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