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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.47, 644.29 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.47, 644.29 and 224.13 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.47 : 644.29 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.47/644.29 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.47x = 644.29 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.47x = 144,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,404.16/429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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