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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.10, 645.30 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.10, 645.30 and 224.54 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.10 : 645.30 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.10/645.30 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.10x = 645.30 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.10x = 144,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,892.44/430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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