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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 672.62 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 672.62 and 140.21 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 672.62 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/672.62 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 672.62 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 94,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,308.05/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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