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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 596.37 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 596.37 and 235.66 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 596.37 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/596.37 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 596.37 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 140,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,539.06/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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