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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 673.83 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 673.83 and 229.94 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 673.83 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/673.83 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 673.83 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 154,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,941.75/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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