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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 645.49 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 645.49 and 122.18 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 645.49 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/645.49 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 645.49 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 78,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,865.97/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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