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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 498.84 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 498.84 and 140.24 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 498.84 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/498.84 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 498.84 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 69,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,957.32/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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