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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.21, 596.44 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.21, 596.44 and 235.72 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.21 : 596.44 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.21/596.44 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.21x = 596.44 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.21x = 140,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592.84/432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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