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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.87 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.87 and 140.34 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.87 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.87 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.87 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 70,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,011.42/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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