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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 673.98 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 673.98 and 233.52 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 673.98 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/673.98 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 673.98 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 157,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,387.81/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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