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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 644.50 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 644.50 and 247.20 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 644.50 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/644.50 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 644.50 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 159,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,320.40/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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