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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 645.38 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 645.38 and 224.98 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 645.38 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/645.38 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 645.38 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 145,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,197.59/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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