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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.31, 500.05 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.31, 500.05 and 140.95 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.31 : 500.05 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.31/500.05 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.31x = 500.05 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.31x = 70,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,482.05/333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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