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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 499.98 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 499.98 and 141 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 499.98 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/499.98 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 499.98 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 70,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,497.18/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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