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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.77 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.77 and 140.30 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.77 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.77 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.77 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 94,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,389.14/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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