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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 502.23 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 502.23 and 140.01 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 502.23 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/502.23 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 502.23 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 70,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,318.69/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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