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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 645 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 645 and 224.68 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 645 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/645 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 645 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 144,918.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,918.60/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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