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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 672 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 672 and 144 is: 216

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 672 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/672 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 672 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 96,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,768/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216

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