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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 645.48 and 224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 645.48 and 224.86 is: 336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 645.48 = 224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/645.48 = 224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 645.48 × 224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 145,142.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142.63/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.98

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