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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 596.46 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 596.46 and 235.71 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 596.46 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/596.46 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 596.46 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 140,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592.47/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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