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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.31, 596.57 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.31, 596.57 and 235.82 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.31 : 596.57 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.31/596.57 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.31x = 596.57 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.31x = 140,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,683.14/432.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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