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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 499.12 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 499.12 and 140.24 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 499.12 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/499.12 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 499.12 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 69,996.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,996.59/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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