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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.19, 673.79 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.19, 673.79 and 232.31 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.19 : 673.79 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.19/673.79 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.19x = 673.79 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.19x = 156,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,528.68/449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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