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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 499.14 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 499.14 and 140.25 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 499.14 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/499.14 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 499.14 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 70,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,004.39/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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