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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 675.03 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 675.03 and 233.50 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 675.03 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/675.03 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 675.03 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 157,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,619.51/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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