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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 645.26 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 645.26 and 224.69 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 645.26 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/645.26 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 645.26 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 144,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,979.12/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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