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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 672.60 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 672.60 and 232.34 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 672.60 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/672.60 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 672.60 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 156,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,269.39/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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