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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.67, 646.22 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.67, 646.22 and 199.29 is: 299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.67 : 646.22 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.67/646.22 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.67x = 646.22 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.67x = 128,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,786.61/430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.04

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