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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 644.76 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 644.76 and 224.76 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 644.76 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/644.76 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 644.76 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 144,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,916.26/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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