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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.54, 674.46 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.54, 674.46 and 232.94 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.54 : 674.46 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.54/674.46 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.54x = 674.46 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.54x = 157,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,108.71/449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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