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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 644.94 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 644.94 and 224.28 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 644.94 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/644.94 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 644.94 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 144,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,647.14/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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