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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 673.81 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 673.81 and 233.35 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 673.81 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/673.81 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 673.81 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 157,233.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,233.56/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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