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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 674.37 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 674.37 and 230.15 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 674.37 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/674.37 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 674.37 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 155,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,207.94/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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