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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.38, 596.66 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.38, 596.66 and 235.89 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.38 : 596.66 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.38/596.66 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.38x = 596.66 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.38x = 140,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,746.13/432.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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