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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 502.94 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 502.94 and 140.34 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 502.94 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/502.94 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 502.94 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 70,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,581.90/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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