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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 499.12 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 499.12 and 140.32 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 499.12 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/499.12 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 499.12 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 70,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,036.52/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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