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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.30, 672.58 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.30, 672.58 and 140.18 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.30 : 672.58 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.30/672.58 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.30x = 672.58 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.30x = 94,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,282.26/448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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