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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.29, 596.55 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.29, 596.55 and 235.80 is: 325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.29 : 596.55 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.29/596.55 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.29x = 596.55 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.29x = 140,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,666.49/432.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.40

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