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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 502.59 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 502.59 and 140.40 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 502.59 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/502.59 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 502.59 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 70,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,563.64/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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