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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.62 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.62 and 140.60 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.62 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.62 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.62 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 70,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,246.57/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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