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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 601.18 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 601.18 and 236.46 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 601.18 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/601.18 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 601.18 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 142,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,156.69/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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