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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 644.64 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 644.64 and 224.44 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 644.64 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/644.64 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 644.64 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 144,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,683.00/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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