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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.27, 645.18 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.27, 645.18 and 224.78 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.27 : 645.18 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.27/645.18 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.27x = 645.18 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.27x = 145,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,021.95/430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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