Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 672.38 and 144.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 448.25, 672.38 and 144.25 is: 216.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448.25 : 672.38 = 144.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448.25/672.38 = 144.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448.25x = 672.38 × 144.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448.25x = 96,990.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,990.09/448.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216.38
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