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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 674.03 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 674.03 and 232.82 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 674.03 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/674.03 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 674.03 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 156,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,924.88/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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