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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.30, 596.58 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.30, 596.58 and 235.81 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.30 : 596.58 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.30/596.58 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.30x = 596.58 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.30x = 140,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,678.35/432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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