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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 499.14 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 499.14 and 140.28 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 499.14 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/499.14 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 499.14 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 70,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,019.36/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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