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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 498.93 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 498.93 and 140.46 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 498.93 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/498.93 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 498.93 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 70,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,079.71/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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