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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 645.59 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 645.59 and 224.93 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 645.59 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/645.59 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 645.59 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 145,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,214.74/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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