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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 601.23 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 601.23 and 236.51 is: 326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 601.23 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/601.23 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 601.23 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 142,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,196.80/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.38

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