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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.35, 674.26 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.35, 674.26 and 232.88 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.35 : 674.26 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.35/674.26 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.35x = 674.26 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.35x = 157,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,017.72/449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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