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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 503.12 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 503.12 and 140.44 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 503.12 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/503.12 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 503.12 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 70,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,658.17/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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