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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.33, 672.63 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.33, 672.63 and 140.21 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.33 : 672.63 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.33/672.63 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.33x = 672.63 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.33x = 94,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,310.43/448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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