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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 645.29 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 645.29 and 199.12 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 645.29 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/645.29 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 645.29 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 128,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,489.03/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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