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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.10, 596.27 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.10, 596.27 and 235.61 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.10 : 596.27 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.10/596.27 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.10x = 596.27 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.10x = 140,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,487.17/432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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