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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 673.42 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 673.42 and 205.61 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 673.42 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/673.42 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 673.42 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 138,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,461.89/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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