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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 499.87 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 499.87 and 140.82 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 499.87 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/499.87 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 499.87 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 70,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,391.69/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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