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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 644.66 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 644.66 and 224.48 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 644.66 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/644.66 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 644.66 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 144,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,713.28/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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