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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 503.08 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 503.08 and 140.35 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 503.08 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/503.08 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 503.08 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 70,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,606.61/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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