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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 674.58 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 674.58 and 233.39 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 674.58 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/674.58 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 674.58 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 157,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,440.23/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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