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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 503.61 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 503.61 and 140.62 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 503.61 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/503.61 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 503.61 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 70,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,817.64/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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