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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 503.15 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 503.15 and 140.40 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 503.15 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/503.15 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 503.15 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 70,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,642.26/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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