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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.80 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.80 and 140.76 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.80 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.80 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.80 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 70,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,351.85/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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