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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 596.36 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 596.36 and 235.66 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 596.36 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/596.36 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 596.36 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 140,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,538.20/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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