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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 503 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 503 and 140.28 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 503 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/503 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 503 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 70,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,562.73/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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