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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.35, 596.62 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.35, 596.62 and 235.86 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.35 : 596.62 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.35/596.62 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.35x = 596.62 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.35x = 140,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,717.61/432.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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