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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.43, 644.69 and 224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.43, 644.69 and 224.14 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.43 : 644.69 = 224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.43/644.69 = 224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.43x = 644.69 × 224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.43x = 144,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,496.47/429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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