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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 673.69 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 673.69 and 229.59 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 673.69 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/673.69 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 673.69 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 154,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,669.12/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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