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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 674.33 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 674.33 and 206.15 is: 309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 674.33 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/674.33 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 674.33 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 139,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,008.73/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.31

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