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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 674.12 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 674.12 and 230.13 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 674.12 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/674.12 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 674.12 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 155,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,134.08/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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