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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 673.31 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 673.31 and 229.56 is: 344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 673.31 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/673.31 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 673.31 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 154,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,563.90/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.16

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