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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.19 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.19 and 140.37 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.19 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.19 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.19 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 70,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070.60/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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