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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 502.56 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 502.56 and 140.24 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 502.56 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/502.56 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 502.56 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 70,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,476.50/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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