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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 502.48 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 502.48 and 140.07 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 502.48 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/502.48 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 502.48 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 70,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,382.37/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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