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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.04, 596.20 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.04, 596.20 and 235.52 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.04 : 596.20 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.04/596.20 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.04x = 596.20 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.04x = 140,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,417.02/432.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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