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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 499.43 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 499.43 and 140.44 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 499.43 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/499.43 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 499.43 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 70,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,139.05/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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