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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 643.80 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 643.80 and 224.40 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 643.80 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/643.80 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 643.80 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 144,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,468.72/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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