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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.82 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.82 and 140.24 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.82 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.82 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.82 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 70,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514.78/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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