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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 644.67 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 644.67 and 224.82 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 644.67 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/644.67 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 644.67 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 144,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,934.71/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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