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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 645.71 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 645.71 and 224.93 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 645.71 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/645.71 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 645.71 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 145,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,239.66/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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