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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 503.38 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 503.38 and 140.64 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 503.38 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/503.38 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 503.38 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 70,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795.36/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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