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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.87, 675.44 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.87, 675.44 and 230.65 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.87 : 675.44 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.87/675.44 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.87x = 675.44 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.87x = 155,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,790.24/449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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