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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.41 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.41 and 140.57 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.41 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.41 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.41 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 70,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,199.57/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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