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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 499.85 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 499.85 and 140.81 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 499.85 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/499.85 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 499.85 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 70,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,385.48/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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