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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.47, 503.25 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.47, 503.25 and 140.38 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.47 : 503.25 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.47/503.25 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.47x = 503.25 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.47x = 70,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,646.24/335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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