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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 644.82 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 644.82 and 222.22 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 644.82 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/644.82 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 644.82 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 143,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,291.90/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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