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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.38, 673.68 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.38, 673.68 and 233.08 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.38 : 673.68 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.38/673.68 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.38x = 673.68 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.38x = 157,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,021.33/449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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