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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 499.23 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 499.23 and 140.50 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 499.23 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/499.23 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 499.23 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 70,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,141.82/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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