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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 673.96 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 673.96 and 229.76 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 673.96 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/673.96 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 673.96 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 154,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,849.05/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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