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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.40 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.40 and 140.48 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.40 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.40 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.40 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 70,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,155.71/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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