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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 644.22 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 644.22 and 224.69 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 644.22 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/644.22 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 644.22 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 144,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,746.57/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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