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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.08 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.08 and 140.42 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.08 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.08 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.08 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 70,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,080.81/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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