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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.87, 673.86 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.87, 673.86 and 233.60 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.87 : 673.86 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.87/673.86 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.87x = 673.86 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.87x = 157,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,413.70/449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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