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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.34, 644.92 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.34, 644.92 and 224.46 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.34 : 644.92 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.34/644.92 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.34x = 644.92 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.34x = 144,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,758.74/430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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