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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 673.38 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 673.38 and 229.77 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 673.38 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/673.38 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 673.38 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 154,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,722.52/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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