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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.06, 601.75 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.06, 601.75 and 236.89 is: 326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.06 : 601.75 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.06/601.75 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.06x = 601.75 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.06x = 142,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,545.55/436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.89

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