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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 600.65 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 600.65 and 236.09 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 600.65 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/600.65 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 600.65 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 141,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,807.30/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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