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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 675.18 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 675.18 and 233.46 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 675.18 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/675.18 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 675.18 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 157,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,627.52/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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