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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 601.15 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 601.15 and 236.45 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 601.15 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/601.15 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 601.15 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 142,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,139.24/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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