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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 645.36 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 645.36 and 224.83 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 645.36 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/645.36 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 645.36 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 145,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,096.29/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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