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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.76 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.76 and 140.80 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.76 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.76 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.76 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 70,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,366.21/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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