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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 674.22 and 205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 674.22 and 205.81 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 674.22 = 205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/674.22 = 205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 674.22 × 205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 138,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,761.22/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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