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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.47, 596.82 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.47, 596.82 and 235.99 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.47 : 596.82 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.47/596.82 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.47x = 596.82 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.47x = 140,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,843.55/432.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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