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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 596.36 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 596.36 and 235.65 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 596.36 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/596.36 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 596.36 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 140,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,533.15/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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