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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.34, 645.52 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.34, 645.52 and 122.20 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.34 : 645.52 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.34/645.52 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.34x = 645.52 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.34x = 78,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,881.93/430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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