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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 673.62 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 673.62 and 232.28 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 673.62 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/673.62 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 673.62 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 156,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,468.45/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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