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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.33, 672.38 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.33, 672.38 and 140.18 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.33 : 672.38 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.33/672.38 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.33x = 672.38 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.33x = 94,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251.22/448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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