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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.95, 502.23 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.95, 502.23 and 140.09 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.95 : 502.23 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.95/502.23 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.95x = 502.23 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.95x = 70,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,357.40/334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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