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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.49, 596.81 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.49, 596.81 and 235.96 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.49 : 596.81 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.49/596.81 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.49x = 596.81 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.49x = 140,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,822.70/432.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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