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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 503.11 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 503.11 and 140.25 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 503.11 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/503.11 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 503.11 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 70,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,560.32/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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