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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.11, 596.28 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.11, 596.28 and 235.61 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.11 : 596.28 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.11/596.28 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.11x = 596.28 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.11x = 140,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,486.55/432.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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